Comprehensive health education standards and performance indicators are integrated throughout the elementary school experience. Grade 4 teachers implement a variety of health education learning activities to promote and practice wellness skills and strategies. The Grade 4 Health Education Topics and Indicators have been updated to align to the Maryland State Department of Education Health Education Framework beginning 2025-2026 school year.
The health literacy skills emphasized in this unit, and throughout the program, include analyzing influences, accessing information, interpersonal communication, decision making, goal-setting, self-management, and advocacy.